Holidays With Kids

1 week ago | holidayswithkids.com.au | Laura Barry

Native to Western Australia, quokkas are most commonly found on Rottnest Island, just off the coast near Perth. Their elusive nature makes them a rare sight outside their native range – until now! Sydneysiders can now snap a selfie with these charismatic creatures without hopping on a plane across the country. In celebration of their arrival (and just in time for the school holidays!) Sydney Zoo is running a public naming competition.

1 week ago | holidayswithkids.com.au | Laura Barry

Kuranda Scenic Railway, Cairns, QueenslandGet ready for a jungle adventure on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, a breathtaking 90-minute ride from Cairns into the heart of the Wet Tropics of Queensland. This journey winds through lush rainforest, past tumbling waterfalls and across towering bridges, with every twist revealing another incredible view. As you climb towards the village of Kuranda, the windows become a front-row seat to one of Australia’s loveliest landscapes.

2 weeks ago | holidayswithkids.com.au | Laura Barry

Where is the best place to see wildlife in Australia? There are so many places to see wildlife in Australia. Visit echidnas on Kangaroo Island, meet hawksbill turtles on Lady Musgrave Island, see sea turtles at the Great Barrier Reef, or snap selfies with quokkas on Rottnest Island. Families can find emus at Exmouth in WA, penguins on Phillip Island in VIC, Tasmanian Devils on the Apple Isle or spot crocodiles in The Whitsundays. You can read our guides to animal encounters below.

1 month ago | holidayswithkids.com.au | Laura Barry

A relaxed holiday setting for families going to the Gold Coast

1 month ago | holidayswithkids.com.au | Laura Barry

Laundries make for lighter bagsBec says the key to packing a little lighter with five kids in tow is to choose your accommodation wisely. “I always see if there are laundry facilities in the hotel or near them as this allows me to pack lighter. I will generally now look at accommodation that has a laundry (not dry cleaning) in the hotel so that I can do some washing of an evening.” Another top tip?